New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-12
MR.. GARRETTS HOUSE. WARMING.
A SOCIAL GATHERING IN BALTIMORE.

SPECIAL TRAINS CARRY THE GUESTS FROM WASH
INGTON, PHILADELPHIA AND THIS CITY.
BALTIMORE, JAN 1.-THE handsome dwelling Of Mr..
Robert Garrett In Mt Vernon place. tonight tho
of the most brilliant social gathering held In
this city IL the occasion Of the formal opening OF
the house. or rather house warming to which Nr. and
Mrs Garrett had invited many ladies and gentlemen from
New-YOrk, Philadelphia, Washington and other
cities. Over 600 acceptanccs were re
ceived in response TO the 1000 invita-
tons issued Mr. CARROTS house is the handsomest
In the city. 1t fronts Mt Vernon Square under tho
shadow. OF Washington Monument, the most exclusive
portion of the city. 1t is massive brownstone building.
three in height in the style OF the French renas
sance with an entrance through inclosed porticO
into a grand hall two stories In height. with
panecd walls and ceiling enriched with the
works of noted painters. On the right IA a
reception and the left the parlor ballroom and
salon. all opening the conservatory, as also do the
library and dInng-room. The parlOr and library arc
upholstered in GobeliD tapestry with deep friczes OF
aegorical paintings by artists Of distinction Tonight
the handsome rooms were avishy decorated with
flowers and plants and the entire lower floor being thrown
open presented scene of oriental magnifcence.
The guests began arriving about 10 o'clock and werc
received by Mr. and Mrs Garrett in the reception ROOM
MS Garrett Partisan robe Of black satin elabo
raely trimmed with jet and point lace Her bodice was
shaped back and front and she wore magnificent
diamonds. Special trains from Washington and
NcwYork brought many guests, among Wloni
were Secretary Whitney the British Minister Miss West.
Miss Flora West. Count Sala Mrs. Horace Hclyar Mr
Tenisch. OF the German legation Lieutenant and Mrs
Emory Baron Ayensleben. Colonel j. scuyier crosby,
Mrs Wright, Senators Eugene Hale and VI. T. Butler,
Miss Lee, Mr. and Mrs Thomas Ferguson. Mrs. Town
send Charles De strive. Frank VI Lee Mt Day ana Mr
and Mrs. David King. Of Washington Fredc1ck
May. Mrs Paran stevens, Miss Pa2eI Pred
erick Martin. Allen Thorndke Rice Pierre
Ioriilard John G.. Heckscber and daughters. Miss
Carroll Jackson Mr. and Mrs. J. c. Peters. Mrs and
Mis- Newcombe, T. Gray Grswod, Mr. and Mrs Oerich,
Mr. and Mrs. E ]. Woolsey Albert Bicrstadt. Ir and
Mrs William Jay. Mr. and Mrs Bradley Martin. MT and
Mrs H. Nicholas. +. Randolph Robinson and Winfield
s. Hoyt of New York George dc h. kein, Dr. and
Mrs Rudolph Ellis, Mr.. and Mrs. Wayne MacVeagh Miss
Cadw ala.ler Mrs. Susan ID. Kcim, OF Phadelphia
Cardinal Gibbons Mayor Hodges Vscount De Stern, and
hundreds Of IA >hiOnable Baltimoreans
Among the handsome toilets the most conspicuous were
those OF Mrs Paran Stevens half-mourning costume
OF black brocaded silk. with jet and DIAMOND
ornaments; Miss Paget, OF England. yellow
brocade with gold and tulle and floral garniture;
Ars Grswoi. OF WORK. black silk with silver ana
yellow trimming and diamond ornaments Mrs j. Z.
Peters white Canton crepe and white and gold brocato
with gold feather garnture Miss Heckscher delicate
pink silk floral ornaments Miss Maude Holland. pale
yellow satin trimmed with point Lace diamond orna.
meets; Mrs. Helyar. OF Washington, white corded
silk en- train. shaped neck. with pearl ornaments
ball preceded the supper which was served snorty
after midnight and german followed IN which seventy
five couples participated under the leadership ot v" ~
Lucas and Mrs Swan Frick The favor, elaborate
painted fans for the ladies and diamond scarf pms
Of unique desi IN for the gentemen